Licensed Practical Nurse

Mountain Community Health Partnership • Spruce Pine, NC

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About The Position

Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its clinical team. The LPN provides nursing care to patients under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants, in accordance with the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act. The role serves as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers to help ensure quality patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid LPN license in the state of North Carolina.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in medical/surgical nursing or a clinical setting.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting patient information, including chief complaint, allergies, medications, medical history, and vital signs.
• Assess patients on an ongoing basis and report changes in their status to the supervising healthcare provider.
• Coordinate care by obtaining and tracking test results and consult records.
• Participate in pre-planning and daily huddles to discuss patients on the day's schedule.
• Perform delegated nursing functions according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Administer medications, perform venipuncture for lab specimens, and assist in emergencies.
• Work cooperatively with team members and assist with their assignments.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employer-paid health insurance
• Life insurance: group and voluntary
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree